Polyester Tuna Drift Net Panels
Large knotted netting panels made from multifilament polyester yarns for pelagic tuna drift netting operations. Classified under HTS 5608.19.10 as other fish netting of man-made textile materials, distinct from gill nets due to larger mesh and drift configuration. Used in offshore commercial fishing fleets.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from cotton or other natural fibers
Fish netting of vegetable fibers like cotton shifts to the specific man-made exclusion subheading.
If unknotted and presented as rope twine rather than netting
Twine, cordage, or rope not made up into nets falls under heading 5607 for man-made materials.
If heavily coated with visible plastic
Plastic-coated textile nets may be classified as other plastic articles if coating is predominant.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide documentation proving commercial fishing end-use to comply with international drift net regulations; measure yarn decitex to ensure under 233 limit if multifilament; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Asian-sourced fishing nets
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